The Melville, Frederick John 1882-1940 creator text utu 2010 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Postage Stamp in War" by Frederick John Melville is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the significant role that postage stamps have played in maintaining postal communication during various military conflicts, particularly focusing on British military operations. It delves into the evolution of postal services in the army and how these stamps serve not only as a means of communication but also as a reflection of national pride and morale. The opening of the book introduces the foundational concept that "the Postage Stamp follows the Flag," illustrating how postage facilitated communication between soldiers and their families during wartime. Melville highlights the organization and challenges faced by the Army Postal Service, emphasizing the importance of keeping soldiers connected to their loved ones through letters. This initial section details the historical context of British postal services from the Crimean War onwards, outlining significant campaigns and the innovations in postal communication that allowed for the reliable exchange of letters amidst the chaos of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2010-09-27 Produced by Simon Gardner, Adrian Mastronardi, The Philatelic Digital Library Project at http://www.tpdlp.net and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Postage stamps HE Original publication data not identified 51045474 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34007 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34007 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133757.0 34007